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Stevens Institute of Technology
Student Success Coach
Career Insights for Career Counselor
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$62,638 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Key Responsibilities Admissions & Onboarding Guide prospective students through admissions requirements, deadlines, and program details. Support new learners with onboarding and orientation to ensure readiness and confidence as they begin their programs. Ensure proper student coding, course registration, and alignment with program of study. Advising & Coaching Provide tailored academic advising and career guidance to help learners set and achieve academic and professional goals. Act as a liaison between learners and university resources such as financial aid, billing, mental health, academic assistance, and career pathways. Develop strategies to keep learners engaged, including events, discussion forums, and interactive workshops. Engagement & Retention Proactively monitor learner progress and provide outreach when students show risk indicators (e.g., missed classes, low grades, inactivity in the LMS). Collaborate with faculty program directors to provide timely interventions. Support persistence and retention through coaching, encouragement, and connection to resources. Data, Reporting & Term Prep Utilize CRM and student information systems to track learner progress and document interactions. Generate reports and analyze engagement, retention, and satisfaction data to inform program improvements. Assist with term preparation for Corporate Education Programs (course scheduling, section creation, enrollment, instructor coordination, registration hold reminders, grade verification). Assistance monitoring corporate care office email inboxes Coordinate Official Transcript Process for Online Graduate Students Manage and coordinate the collection of official transcripts for online graduate applicants, enrolled students, and students nearing graduation. Provide clear guidance to students regarding transcript submission requirements, deadlines, and approved delivery methods (electronic or mailed). Verify that all transcripts are official, complete, and issued directly from accredited institutions. Monitor and track incoming transcripts ensuring timely receipt and accurately uploading and maintaining records in the CRM. Coordinate and manage registration holds for students who fail to submit required official transcripts.